Asia is region most dependent on Middle East crude oil, LNG supplies
Asia, the epicenter of growth for oil and gas demand globally, is the region most vulnerable to any disruption in supply from the Gulf...
‘Ningnong Nantes:’ The problem with a Dingdong Dantes meme featuring a cleft lip
Amid the popularity of memes featuring Kapuso actor Dingdong Dantes, a particular one stood out which featured him with a cleft lip, something that...
Official Instagram account of PCOO became the latest target of hacking
The official Instagram account of the Presidential Communications Operations Office is the recent victim of data breach following a series of attacks on government websites...
Veteran host Jobert Sucaldito also slammed by Nadine Lustre fans over mental health remarks
Jobert Sucaldito, an entertainment writer who had his share of controversies in the past, earned the ire of Nadine Lustre’s fans over his disturbing...
Filipinos’ nostalgia over Goku of ‘Dragon Ball Z,’ now Tokyo 2020 ambassador
Son Goku of the popular anime series "Dragon Ball Z" is one of the official ambassadors of the upcoming 2020 Summer Olympics or Tokyo...
Change of heart: Robredo critic Lorraine Badoy once supported the vice president
Communications Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy criticized Vice President Leni Robredo following the latter's publication of her drug war report from her short-lived task of being...
Take it or leave it: Philippines’ Duterte offers new water contract terms
The Philippine government will take over the capital's water distribution services if the two largest water firms refuse to accept the terms of new...
Findings of Leni Robredo’s drug war report are based on government data
Supporters of the administration raised doubts over the credibility of Vice President Leni Robredo's report on the drug war even if the findings and...
Inflation speeds up in December on higher food costs
MANILA — The country's annual inflation picked up more than expected in December, but remained within the central bank's 2-4% target for last year, on...
300 Filipinos affected in Australia bushfire; Local celebrities raising awareness
The bushfires raging across Australia have affected around 300 Filipino migrants there and prompted some celebrities to appeal for help and prayers for the...
Olongapo police shares false information about preventing ATM fraud
An advisory from the Olongapo City Police Station gave the public tips on how a certain ATM fraud can be prevented, even though banks...
Famous faces’ reactions as Golden Globes host calls out Hollywood’s hypocrisy
"You say you're woke, but the companies you work for—I mean, unbelievable—Apple, Amazon, Disney. If ISIS started a streaming service, you'd call your agent, wouldn't ya?"
Why Nadine Lustre called out an entertainment editor for an article about her ‘breakup’
Actress Nadine Lustre called out an entertainment editor last weekend for writing an article about her supposed breakup with James Reid, which connected her...
Philippine government ready to repatriate Filipinos in the Middle East amid heightened US-Iran tensions
Following the hostilities between Iran and the United States, local social media talked about the consequences to Filipino migrants who live and work there. The...
Rain brings brief respite in Australian bushfire crisis
MELBOURNE — A second day of light rain brought relief for firefighters battling bushfires that have killed 24 people across southeastern Australia, but hot, windy conditions...